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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V47 DYXMOT history

V47 DYX is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

V47 DYX blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,015 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 DYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 DYX was last recorded at 101,015 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,637 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,378 miles
Average per year
2,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,015 miles
  • 2024 – 98,637 miles
  • 2023 – 96,457 miles
  • 2022 – 94,322 miles
  • 2021 – 92,681 miles
  • 2020 – 91,692 miles
  • 2019 – 90,685 miles
  • 2018 – 88,445 miles
  • 2017 – 86,940 miles
  • 2016 – 86,194 miles
  • 2015 – 85,049 miles
  • 2014 – 81,700 miles
  • 2013 – 80,250 miles
  • 2012 – 78,314 miles
  • 2011 – 75,772 miles
  • 2010 – 71,742 miles
  • 2009 – 67,529 miles
  • 2008 – 61,240 miles
  • 2007 – 56,831 miles
  • 2006 – 51,756 miles
  • 2005 – 44,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,015 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,015 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,015 miles
    Test number
    967922845718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,637 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,637 miles
    Test number
    701481462283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,457 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,457 miles
    Test number
    420386903953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,322 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    400095843131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,681 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,681 miles
    Test number
    249978216648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,692 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,692 miles
    Test number
    112468403988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,685 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,685 miles
    Test number
    655633421623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,445 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    947769752956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,940 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    720272439727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,194 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,194 miles
    Test number
    544349753680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,049 miles
    Test number
    941030467659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,049 miles (+3,349)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,049 miles
    Test number
    469723430376
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass81,700 miles (+1,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    929913974296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass80,250 miles (+1,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    595647373281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass78,314 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,314 miles
    Test number
    399977672294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail78,283 miles (+2,511)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,283 miles
    Test number
    137702772268
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass75,772 miles (+4,030)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,772 miles
    Test number
    415932971267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs corroded
  18. Pass71,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,742 miles
    Test number
    343610580408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail71,742 miles (+4,213)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,742 miles
    Test number
    284842470221
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass67,529 miles (+6,289)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    341273579230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear discs poor condition
  21. Pass61,240 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    964073468236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,196 miles (+4,365)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,196 miles
    Test number
    740230568209
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel tank straps not holding tank secure
  23. Pass56,831 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,831 miles
    Test number
    371051077450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,756 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    950722356227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    44,298 miles
    Test number
    612228555275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 DYX

Does V47 DYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 DYX is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V47 DYX?
The MOT on V47 DYX is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V47 DYX done?
V47 DYX was recorded at 101,015 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,817 miles a year.
Has V47 DYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 DYX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on V47 DYX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V47 DYX find?
V47 DYX passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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